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酒
酒 (readings: しゅ, さか, さけ; Japanese kanji) means “alcohol / sake”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 日本酒 (sake).
What does 酒 mean?
| Kanji | 酒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | alcohol / sake |
| Readings | しゅ, さか, さけ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 酒
酒 is read しゅ or さか or さけ depending on the word.
Example words with 酒
| Example | 日本酒 (sake) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14